Cosmetologist​/Hair Stylist; WA Cosmetology

Position: Cosmetologist / Hair Stylist (WA Cosmetology License Required)
Location: Mt Vernon

Join
* Skagit County's Best Barbershop* (2025)! We're hiring a
* full-time Cosmetologist / Cosmo Barber
* for a
* fast-paced, high-volume
* shop. We're looking for someone who's
* reliable, coachable, and efficient*, while still delivering consistently great work.
* This cosmetologist role includes a barbering focus.
* You'll be working in a barbershop environment, so
* fades, tapers, and clipper work
* are a regular part of the job, and
* you'll be expected to comfortably handle women's, men's, and kids' cuts.
* We can train the right person — but you must be
* genuinely motivated to learn
* and improve these skills. _What you'll get:_ * *$20/hour + commission + tips*
* * Full-time: 36 hours/week (4×9-hour shifts)*
* * Set schedule:
* * Sunday / Monday / Thursday / Friday
* * Benefits:
* PTO & sick leave; health, dental & vision
* * Supportive, team-focused shop that values
* cleanliness, consistency, and craft
* _This shop moves. You'll do best if you:_
* Enjoy a
* busy, fast-paced
* environment
* Can stay
* on time
* and keep a clean station while working efficiently
* Communicate well, deliver great consults, and
* rebook clients
* * Show up consistently — we're looking for someone who wants to
* stick and grow
* _What you'll do (based on your skills):_
* Cosmetology:*
* * Women's, men's, and kids'
* cuts (must be comfortable with all three)
* All-gender cuts, blowouts/finishing, styling
* Color/foils/toning (as applicable)
* Barbering (we'll train you!):
* * Skin fades, tapers, clipper/scissor-over-comb
* Beard shaping, razor line-ups/neck finishes, hot towel service _Requirements:_
* * Valid Washington State Cosmetology License*
* * 2+ years
* cosmetology/barbering experience preferred
* Must be willing to work
* Sun/Mon/Thu/Fri
* and
* 4×9-hour shifts
* * In-person role in
* Mount Vernon, WA 98274
* * Apply here or email
* with a short intro and (if you have one) a link to your portfolio/Instagram. _Anchor Salon & Barbershop is an equal opportunity employer._ Pay:
From $20.00 per hour Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance Application Question(s):
* Are you willing to work the set schedule:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday?
* Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume shop and staying on schedule?
* Are you willing to work a full-time schedule of 4 nine-hour shifts (36 hours/week)?
* Are you comfortable providing haircuts for a wide range of clients—all-gender, including women, men, and kids?
* This cosmetologist role includes a barbering focus (fades, tapers, clipper work). Are you comfortable doing these cuts, OR willing to be trained and perform them regularly?

Experience:

* Cosmetology or Barbering: 2 years (Preferred) License/Certification:
* WA State Cosmetology License (Required) Ability to Commute:
* Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person